Director of Career Development & Leadership
Lincoln, NE, USA
USD 58k-58k / year
Posted on Aug 19, 2026
| Working Title | Director of Career Development & Leadership |
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| Department | Athletics-0850 |
| Requisition Number | S_260669 |
| Posting Open Date | 08/18/2026 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 08/26/2026 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | Provide student-athletes with life skills guidance, program assistance and total person development for Nebraska Athletics. Meet with prospective student-athletes and families on regular basis. Coordinate, monitor and document various outreach events and student-athlete appearances in compliance with NCAA and conference rules. Plan, organize, and direct multiple major life skills events and seminars. Serve as advisor to leadership groups. Meet with individual student-athletes for career development. Coordination of various seminars, workshops and special functions. Evening hours and weekends required. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/. |
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| Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No |
| Physical Required | No |
| Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | |
| Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes |
| Posted Salary | $58,000/yr. minimum |
| How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. |
| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Keith Zimmer kzimmer@huskers.com |
| Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | |
| Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE |
| Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No |
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